Month: March 2013

Pressure Washers Promote a Clean Shop

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MI-T-M Commercial Pressure Washer
MI-T-M Commercial Pressure Washer

Pressure washers are a supply which a lot of shops tend to overlook. You know you need shop equipment like work benches, tool carts, storage, furniture, creepers and other supplies but what about a pressure washer? If you have a lot of vehicles or machinery at your shop, not to mention want to keep the cement clean where applicable — pressure washers are the quickest way to keeping your shop clean and orderly.

As a result, you should not ignore the importance of having a good pressure washer setup. They cost a little more than you might want to spend upfront, yet once you have the proper tools they require little maintenance and should last for years. While big commercial pressure washer setups can be quite expensive there are smaller, portable units which serve the same purpose especially if you are willing to invest in a gas operated pressure washer.

Portable Pressure Washers

Portable pressure washers like the gas-powered MI-T-M Industrial Gas Cold Pressure Washer and MI-T-M Commercial Gas Cold Pressure Washer are portable with two wheels and can go on the road with you for remote jobs. Even if you don’t plan on using your pressure washer away from the shop, portable washers with wheels do not take up a lot of space and are easily movable. They are cheaper compared to Hotsy and other units which are built-into a wall and are rather large.

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Understanding The Different Types of Aerial Lifts

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Aerial lifts is a topic not easily understood primarily because few individuals can afford to own them and most outfits rent a lift for a specific time period, returning it when the lift is no longer needed to the specific job. Consequently, too few managers or workers are familiar with all the different types of … Read more

How to Setup Traffic Cones at Remote Locations

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Do you have an upcoming job which will take place at a remote location? Will you be working on or near the street? There are certain guidelines you need to follow when working on or near the street. Depending on the location you may be required to contact the city or state government in advance … Read more

Risk Management & Having a ‘Plan B’

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When things are good you have a smooth operation, the links in the supply chain work hand-in-hand; together producing a well-oiled machine. However, when things are bad — you quickly realize just how much you depend on a steady and consistent supply chain. Risk Management is something that a lot of companies do not like … Read more

Achieving Peak Efficiency with Material Handling Equipment

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Achieving Peak Efficiency
Achieving Peak Efficiency

The definition of material handling equipment is equipment that is related to the movement, storage, control and protection of materials, goods and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal. Consequently, because material handling equipment is so vital to all stages of production and consumption, business owners and managers are always seeking ways to increase output, control costs, and maximize productivity. In other words, the three vital aspects to whether material handling equipment is achieving peak efficiency or not.

Material handling equipment is divided into four categories:

1. Storage and Handling Equipment
2. Engineered Systems
3. Industrial Trucks
4. Material Handling

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Making The Break Room Comfortable For Employees

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If you own or manage a warehouse environment we get it: you don’t want to make the break room too comfortable so that employees are wasting time in the break room and not spending time where they need to be — in the warehouse. Still, it doesn’t mean you should deprive your employees of a … Read more

Industrial Heater Maintenance

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March is here and depending on where you live, the sun may be coming out more frequently and the weather getting warmer as a result. Warmer weather is usually a good thing for job sites which may have been delayed and hampered over the last several months due to snow, wind, or the cold. If … Read more

Selective Pallet Racking Systems

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Selective pallet racking is the most common pallet racking system in use today. The type of racking system usually is completed in one of two configurations: a roll or clip-in configuration or a structural bolt-together configuration. 1. Roll Formed Selective Racking is usually manufactured in a ‘teardrop’ style. The term ‘teardrop’ is used because the … Read more

Organizing & Keeping Your Materials Safe With Poly Bags

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Economical Self-Seal Bags
Economic Self-Seal Bags

There are times when cutting corners is economical, and times when cutting corners ultimately thwarts your efficiency. The problem with too many operations these days is that they are not organized enough and a big part of that equation is keeping your inventory in check. How many times have you gone to search for a particular part only to spend 10-20 minutes wandering around the shop for it? Have you ever been a victim of wrongly ordering more of a product because you thought you were out of it, only to find out a week later that several unopened bags of it were already hiding in inventory?

Organization is critical.

An easy step to tracking and cataloging your entire inventory is with poly bags and sealers. Poly bags are sold in self-seal bags or in open bags depending on the purpose you need them for. If you are storing something such as a chemical or component which you need free of dust and moisture, economical self-seal bags is your solution. On the other hand, if you would prefer having a bag to store items like safety glasses, ear plugs, nails, screws, etc., then open top poly bags still provide the same protection yet are easy to grab if you or your staff use them on a daily basis. Organizing your parts and tools into bags will not only increase the lifespan of said items, but also make your day-to-day operations a smoother process.

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